Residual ACT

Bluffton University offers the Residual ACT on its campus several times each year.
The Residual ACT is the same ACT test taken through national dates and follows the
same format. It is available to students who have applied to Bluffton and are unable
to take the ACT on a regularly scheduled national test date.

Why take the Residual ACT at Bluffton?

To complete one of the requirements for admission to Bluffton University.

Increase your chances of being admitted to Bluffton University.

Improve score to be considered for increased Bluffton University merit scholarship.

Qualify for the Bluffton University Presidential Scholarship Competition.

Some features of residual testing include:

Results are only reported to Bluffton University. No student reports or high school
reports are generated, and no additional score reports will be generated to report
scores to any other college or recipient.

Students may not repeat residual testing until 60 days have passed since their previous
testing on a non-national basis (e.g., residual, special).

Scores may be used to improve your Bluffton scholarship or admission standing.

How do I register for the Residual ACT?Complete the online registration or call our office at 1-800-488-3257. Cost is $45. Payment is expected upon your arrival on campus. The cost also covers a pizza lunch
provided for all test takers and their families.